Nc State Veterans Home - Black Mountain
Black Mountain, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345558) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,759
Phone: (828) 257-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain reports 5.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%.
CMS records show NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,759.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
NC State Veterans Home - Black Mountain is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The facility is certified for 100 beds and reports an average daily census of 82.3 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 20, 2013. Ownership is listed as For profit - Corporation, and the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.43 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,759.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the supplied data.
This facility is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which includes 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.43 hours per resident per day, including 1.46 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 45.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,759.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 82.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Corporation and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which has 95 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 20, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5/5), health inspections (3/5), quality measures (5/5), and staffing (5/5), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8282576800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8282576800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345558?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.